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Maccabi Electra will not play in ABA Adriatic League in 2012/13

Published on 2012-05-25 12:07:35

As it is announced today on ABA Adriatic league official website, Maccabi Electra will not play next season in ABA Adriatic league. We wrote about this possibility months ago, and now it is confirmed. I may say too bad, because Maccabi Electra lifted quality in ABA Adriatic league in one higher level. Maccabi Electra had > read more

Sasa Obradovic won Ukrainian title with BC Donetsk

Published on 2012-05-25 10:43:02

Serbian coach Sasa Obradovic won title in Ukrainian league with BC Donetsk. His team dominated in Final series, and beat Azovmash with score of 4:0. Serbian coach had two Serbian players in roster of BC Donetsk. Vule Avdalovic and Ivan Radenovic played very important roles in BC Donetsk and helped team to win this trophy. > read more

Bozidar Maljkovic and Lokomotiv Kuban part ways

Published on 2012-05-23 14:26:43

Even Bozidar Maljkovic did pretty good job with Lokomotiv Kuban this season and even had option in his contract for possible extension, he will search for another job. Club decided to not extend his contract and already signed Evgeny Pashutin as new Head coach. Evgeny Pashutin came from Unics Kazan after very successful season. Bozidar > read more

Aleks Maric on Maccabi Electra wish list?

Published on 2012-05-22 14:08:24

Another one very interesting rumor comes from Greece, that Aleks Maric currently playing for Panathiakos could leave club after this season. There some rumors in different medias that Aleks Maric could join “Pride of Israel”, Maccabi Electra in Tel Aviv. It is expected that Panathinaikos will have lowering of their budget for next season so > read more

Damir Mulaomerovic decided to retire

Published on 2012-05-21 15:10:13

Another one great player decides to retire and say goodbye to professional basketball. Damir Mulaomerovic according to many sources, decided to finish his great career. After 22 seasons, and 12 clubs, Damir Mulaomerovic will enjoy in Basketball on TV. 38 years old Mulaomerovic was born in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He started his career in > read more

Ramunas Siskauskas retires from basketball

Published on 2012-05-21 12:05:31

Today, Ramunas Siskauskas announced his retirement from professional Basketball. As Euroleague wrote on their website: “One of the Euroleague’s greatest players and gentlemen this century.” This is great that he crowned his decision with 10th consecutive Russian League title just several days ago. Great player deserves this. Siskauskas said: “It was not a sudden decision,” > read more

Cibona topped Zadar and qualified to Croatian league finals

Published on 2012-05-19 06:56:35

In pretty interesting game, but only in first 20 minutes, Cibona topped Zadar and qualified to Croatian league finals. The game was interesting only in first 20 minutes as score was 35:32 for Cibona. Zadar played well and I believed that it will be an interesting game to watch. But at the beginning of second > read more

Cibona interested in Dusko Vujosevic?

Published on 2012-05-18 07:23:07

We continue with some rumors. According to many sources from Serbia and Croatia, Cibona Zagreb is interested in Serbian coach Dusko Vujosevic. It seems that current coach of Cibona Zagreb, Jasmin Repesa will leave the club after end of season and there are also some other rumors that he could sign with Unicaja. So, according > read more

Game 1 of Greek Final cancelled after attack on Panathinaikos bus

Published on 2012-05-17 15:06:23

Another one shameful story happened before Game 1 of Greek Final between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos in SEF Arena. Bus with Panathinaikos players were attacked with stones, pretty close to SEF Arena and according to latest reports two players got injuries and were taken to hospital. Stratos Perperoglou and Steven Smith are injured Panathinaikos players and > read more

Serbian Super league Game 13 preview

Published on 2012-05-17 09:02:10

Serbian Super league will continue tomorrow, May 18 with two games. One game will be played at May 19, and another one at May 20. After this game everything should be much more clear about Play-off positions, but even today we may say that Partizan mt:s will be number 1. Radnicki Kragujevac will probably be > read more

Simone Pianigiani on Anadolu Efes wish list

Published on 2012-05-17 03:56:30

Here comes some more rumors. It is obvious that we will have more and more rumors in coming days and weeks. Main competitions are over, National competitions are underway and almost finished. According to some Turkish sources, Anadolu Efes is interested in Simone Pianigiani to take over team for next season or even more. Despite > read more

Derrick Rose will miss rest of the season or even more

Published on 2012-05-16 07:36:09

Derrick Rose, player of Chicago Bulls and National team player of United States because of knee injury will miss rest of the season. But according to some predictions, he will be out of Basketball for 8 to even 12 months. This is not good news for Chicago Bulls and their fans. Rose got injured in > read more

Dusan Ivkovic, a friend of black days

Published on 2012-05-16 02:47:23

I don’t know what is left to say about Dusan Ivkovic. One can fairly say that, even if he had retired five years ago, still he would have one of the top levels at the list of best coaches in European basketball. I am some anxious to write about him but at least I can > read more

Partizan mt:s beat Crvena Zvezda Diva after overtime

Published on 2012-05-15 15:27:23

In Game 12 of Serbian Super league, Crvena Zvezda Diva hosted Partizan mt:s. In derby game and Game of the week, Partizan mt:s won 83:78 after overtime. Most of Basketball fans in Serbia were looking forward for this game. I am sure that after first 20 minutes they were pretty disappointed. 30:28 for Crvena Zvezda > read more

Serbian Super league Game 12 preview

Published on 2012-05-14 08:01:45

With three games tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, and one at Wednesday, May 16, Serbian Super league will continue with Game 12. Three games before the end of regular part of Serbian Super league, it is still pretty unclear which four teams will qualify to Play-off. One thing is known, Hemofarm Stada will not play in > read more

Olympiacos wins Turkish Airlines Euroleague title

Published on 2012-05-13 15:18:18

In fantastic atmosphere in Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul, created by fans of both teams, Olympiacos beat CSKA and wins Euroleague title for this season. Pretty nervous game at the beggining and of course it was expected. Only one team can be winner. This time it is Olympiacos. Great season in Turkish Airlines Euroleague was > read more

FC Barcelona Regal wins third-place game

Published on 2012-05-13 12:02:25

Don’t know about you guys, but I am very disappointed with this third-place game today. I am sure that all we expected much much more. It was obvious that both teams didn’t care too much about final score and they played as this was an exhibition game. If this is really exhibition game, Then Euroleague > read more

2011-12 All-Euroleague Team announced

Published on 2012-05-12 15:23:45

Today, day after big battles in semifinal games, EFES Euroleague Awards Ceremony held at Ciragan Palace in Istanbul. At this ceremony best players in this season of Turkish Airlines Euroleague were honoured in different categories. Andrei Kirilenko was named as the 2011-12 Euroleague MVP and also as Best Defender Award winner. Great honours for Andrei > read more

Olympiacos surprised FC Barcelona Regal in second semifinal game

Published on 2012-05-11 15:11:31

Not so good game for FC Barcelona Regal or better say the worst one in last few months. Too bad for them that it came in wrong moment. Even most of Basketball fans expected to see CSKA Moscow and FC Barcelona Regal in Final game, it won’t happen. Olympiacos will play in Final with CSKA. > read more

CSKA beat Panathinaikos in first semifinal game

Published on 2012-05-11 12:26:27

After first 10 minutes of first semifinal game, I am sure that most of Basketball fans believed that Panathinaikos will easily win this game. Panathinaikos played excellent, great game, great tactics. First, Alex Maric dominated under baskets, and after that Panathinaikos were shooting well for three-point. But, in second quarter, CSKA finally started to play, > read more

Another win for Crvena Zvezda on NIJ Tournament

Published on 2012-05-11 09:41:04

Another one great result for young players of Crvena Zvezda in Istanbul, in Day 2 of Nike International Junior Tournament. After yesterdays’ win over FC Barcelona Regal, today in Game 2, Crvena Zvezda topped Anadolu Efes 74:53. With this win, Crvena Zvezda is at the top of Group A, with 2 wins and without losses. > read more

Let’s get ready to rumble, Euroleague Final 4 semifinals

Published on 2012-05-11 02:27:10

Yes, it is finally here! Today with semifinal games, Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four will start. Two semifinal games, two spectacles. In first semifinal games, at 17.00 CET, CSKA Moscow and Panathinaikos will try to reach Final game and fight for trophy. In second semifinal game, at 20.00 CET, Olympiacos and FC Barcelona Regal will > read more

Crvena Zvezda beat FC Barcelona Regal on NIJ Tournament

Published on 2012-05-10 08:32:00

Great success for young players of Crvena Zvezda as they topped FC Barcelona Regal 86:77 in first day of NIJT in Istanbul, Turkey. As you probably know, today in Istanbul started Nike International Junior Tournament in its 10th edition. Eight teams will fight for this trophy, and it is great opportunity for young players to > read more

Watch Euroleague Final four in Istanbul live

Published on 2012-05-09 00:53:03

One of the biggest and most popular Basketball events especially in Europe is ready to start. In just two days we will watch four the best European teams in fight for Euroleague trophy. At Friday, May 11, two semifinal games are scheduled. In these semifinal games, we will see who will qualify to Finals. In > read more

Agony continues for Hemofarm in Serbian Super league

Published on 2012-05-08 15:02:04

I believe that agony is word that describes at the best possible way situation in Hemofarm Vrsac in these days. Another one loss in Game 10 in Serbian Super league, this time against Vojvodina Srbijagas, and another one nightmare for Hemofarm. Again, team who played in Serbian league beat team who played ABA Adriatic league > read more

Serbian Super league Game 10 preview

Published on 2012-05-06 14:27:46

At Tuesday, May 8, Serbian Super league will continue with three games. One game will be played at Wednesday, May 9. At Tuesday at 18.00 CET, Radnicki FMP will host Partizan mt:s and this game will be one of the most interesting in this week. Partizan mt:s is favorite but Radnicki FMP will try to > read more

Are you ready for Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final 4?

Published on 2012-05-04 17:38:30

In one week, Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final 4 will start in Istanbul, Turkey. I am sure that most of you Basketball fans, looking forward for this great Basketball event. This is also great opportunity to check sports betting and see if you are lucky. I am sure that all competitiors will need more than luck > read more

CSKA Moscow wins VTB United League

Published on 2012-05-04 15:47:52

CSKA Moscow getting ready for big show in Istanbul at Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final 4 tournament. Their form is great as they wins VTB league title. In Final game, CSKA Moscow topped Unics Kazan 74:62. Andrei Kirilenko was named as MVP and proved that he is in great form. Ramunas Siskauskas led CSKA Moscow with > read more

Dontaye Draper in Real Madrid?

Published on 2012-05-02 11:57:34

We continue with rumors from Basketball World. This new one coming from Spain, according to some Spanish media, Real Madrid is interested in Dontaye Draper. More rumors says that all details are already confirmed and that Cedevita will get 300.000 EUR for Dontaye Draper. Let me remind you, Dontaye Draper is still player of Cedevita > read more

Keith Langford ABA Adriatic League Final 4 MVP

Published on 2012-05-01 14:59:17

Keith Langford was named as MVP of ABA Adriatic league Final 4 tournament in Tel Aviv, Israel. Just to remind you that yesterday Maccabi Electra won ABA Adriatic league title. In final game against Cedevita, Keith Langford scored 21 points, and in semifinal game against Buducnost Voli he scored 17 points. Keith Langford is 29 > read more

Maccabi Electra won 2012 ABA Adriatic league trophy

Published on 2012-04-30 15:39:42

As expected, Maccabi Electra won 2012 ABA Adriatic league trophy and proved its dominance in this competition for this season. During whole season, team of David Blatt played well and it was obvious at the beggining of the season that Maccabi Electra will play main role in ABA Adriatic league. Tonight, they wins over Cedevita > read more

Besiktas Milangaz won 2012 EuroChallenge trophy

Published on 2012-04-30 00:03:55

Besiktas Milangaz wins over Elan Chalon, 91-86 (27-15, 17-25, 13-15, 34-31), and 2012 EuroChallenge title. This is great success for Turkish Team. In semifinal game, Besiktas Milangaz defeated host of 2012 EuroChallenge Final 4, Olaj Szolnoki with 64-60 and reached Final game. In second semifinal game, Elan Chalon topped Triumph Lyubertsy and qualified to Final > read more

Maccabi Electra topped Buducnost Voli as expected

Published on 2012-04-29 09:47:44

In second semifinal game of ABA Adriatic league Final 4 in Tel Aviv, Maccabi Electra wins over Buducnost Voli 82: 60 (17:12, 25:8, 22:18, 18:22). Easy game for Maccabi Electra and they proved their dominance in ABA Adriatic league in this season. To be honest, I didn’t expect that Buducnost Voli can do anything in > read more

Cedevita wins over Partizan mt:s and qualified to ABA Adriatic Final

Published on 2012-04-28 13:06:49

In first semifinal game of ABA Adriatic league Final 4 today Cedevita Zagreb topped Partizan mt:s and qualify to Final game which will be played at Monday. Final score 68:56 (14:15, 20:17, 17:14, 17:10). First I must say that I expected much much more from this semifinal game. I am sure that most of Basketball > read more

Partizan mt:s and Cedevita in injury problems

Published on 2012-04-27 05:59:05

ABA Adriatic league Final for in Tel Aviv, Israel, will start tomorrow with two semifinal games. Final game will be played at Monday, April 30. According to many different sources Partizan mt:s and Cedevita could play their game without some players. It is confirmed that Matjaz Smodis will not play for Cedevita due stress fracture. > read more

New York Knicks, 50 Million Dollars To Phil Jackson?

Published on 2012-04-26 07:44:37

Between many other rumors these day, one of them is more than interesting. We already wrote about possible return of Zen master, and it seems that those rumors could become reality. According to some sources from United States, New York Knicks could offer 50 million dollars to Phil Jackson for four years. This is great > read more

How far Partizan mt:s can go in ABA Adriatic league Final 4

Published on 2012-04-24 09:08:20

As you guys probably know, ABA Adriatic league Final 4 will start at Saturday, April 28, in Tel Aviv, Israel, with two semifinal games. In first semifinal game at 17.45 CET, Partizan mt:s will meet Cedevita Zagreb in game that should be very interesting if we compare it to another semifinal. In second semifinal game > read more

Nemanja Nedovic on 2012 NBA Draft

Published on 2012-04-23 12:19:49

It seems according to news from Serbian media, that Nemanja Nedovic, young player of Crvena Zvezda Diva, will go on NBA Draft this year. It is also good for Serbia and Serbian Basketball to have one player on NBA Draft. According to media, it is also confirmed by agent Misko Raznatovic. According to some NBA > read more

Diana Taurasi, Diminishing Returns

Published on 2012-04-22 02:36:00

Fenerbahce beat  Galatasaray 96-86 in the 4th decisive match of the TKBL Final Series and clinched 7th Turkish League crown consecutively. Ok now; considering  Women’s basketball in Turkey- the season is completely over. What next? Of course, hunting  season is officially open. I will try to go for big today. What about Taurasi? Last season, > read more

Novica Velickovic is not on Galatasaray wish list

Published on 2012-04-20 12:44:19

Yesterday we wrote that according to some Turkish and Serbian media, Galatasaray is interested in Novica Velickovic. Galatasaray coach, Oktay Mahmuti said today that Novica Velickovic is not on their wish list and said that those rumors were wrong. Mahmuti said: “We have no plans in signing Novica Velickovic, we didn’t even mention his name > read more

Serbian Super league Game 8 preview

Published on 2012-04-20 08:19:11

Radnicki FMP and BKK Radnicki will open Game 8 of Serbian Super league, today at 17.00 CET, in Zeleznik, suburb of Belgrade. Two games will be played tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, and one game at Sunday, April 22. Tomorrow at 18.00 CET, Partizan mt:s will host Mega Vizura in “Game of the day”. After two > read more

Nenad Krstic ready for Euroleague Final 4

Published on 2012-04-19 12:29:57

After rumors about injury of Nenad Krstic, team captain of Serbian National team, it seems that everything will be ok and Krstic will play in Istanbul at Final 4. There were some rumors that Nenad Krstic had serious injury, but after medical tests in Moscow, it is confirmed that Krstic will be ready for Final > read more

Galatasaray interested in Novica Velickovic

Published on 2012-04-19 07:12:25

As some of Serbian media announced, Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray is interested in Serbian National team player, Novica Velickovic. Currently playing for Real Madrid, Novica Velickovic didn’t have much playing time in last few seasons, especially when Ettore Messina coached Real Madrid. Even Novica Velickovic still have another one year contract with Real Madrid, in Galatasaray > read more

Mega Vizura wins over Hemofarm Stada after overtime

Published on 2012-04-18 16:39:49

Another one shame for Hemofarm Stada in Serbian Super league. After terrible season in ABA Adriatic league, Hemofarm Stada continues same in Serbian Super league. Mega Vizura wins over Hemofarm Stada after overtime 109:105 and as someone asked, if they played defense at all? After this loss, Hemofarm Stada stayed at the bottom with only > read more

Steven Markovic led Radnicki to another one win

Published on 2012-04-17 13:10:47

In great atmosphere in Jezero Sport hall in Kragujevac, Radnicki topped Crvena Zvezda Diva in “Game of the day” of Game 7 in Serbian Super league. Game hero for Radnicki Kragujevac was point guard Steven Markovic who led its team with 21 points. It is amazing that all points he scored was for three points > read more

Partizan 1992, those were the days

Published on 2012-04-16 08:06:22

Exactly 20 years ago, Partizan won European title and reached the biggest success in entire history of the club. In Istanbul, at Final four Final game, Partizan wins over Joventut Badalona with tremendous three-pointer by Aleksandar Sasha Djordjevic. Zeljko Obradovic coached Partizan at that time and this is how his great coaching career has started. > read more

Serbian Super league Game 7 preview

Published on 2012-04-16 02:59:47

With three games tomorrow April 17, and one game at Wednesday, April 18, competition in Serbian Super league will continue. Tomorrow at 18.00 CET Radnicki Kragujevac will host Crvena Zvezda Diva in Jezero Sport hall in “Game of the week” in Serbian Super league Game 7. Both teams currently have identical score of 4 wins > read more

BC Khimki 2012 Eurocup Champion!

Published on 2012-04-15 12:04:46

It is over, 2012 Eurocup season is over, and BC Khimki won 2012 Eurocup trophy. They wins over Valencia Basket in Final game with 77:68. Khimki won Eurocup Title for the first time and they will play in the 2012-13 Turkish Airlines Euroleague. With this title, coach Rimas Kurtinaitis became first coach that won two > read more

Lietuvos Rytas wins over Spartak SPB in Eurocup third-place game

Published on 2012-04-15 09:55:11

Even most of people expected that Spartak SPB will win in this game and reach third place, Lietuvos Rytas won 71:62. Renaldas Seibutis led Lietuvos Rytas with 21 points and 4 assists, Aleksandar Rasic added 12 points. In Spartak SPB, Patrick Beverley scored 18 points and Vladimir Dragicevic added 17. Lietuvos Rytas won this game > read more

BC Khimki and Valencia Basket in Eurocup Final

Published on 2012-04-14 12:11:46

So, after two semifinal games today, we have two teams which will fight for Eurocup trophy tomorrow in Final game, BC Khimki and Valencia Basket. In semifinal Game 1, Valencia Basket topped Lietuvos Rytas 80:70 and in semifinal Game 2, BC Khimki wins over Spartak SPB 77:73. It seems that we will watch final that > read more

Stefan Markovic expect to win Eurocup trophy

Published on 2012-04-14 01:40:34

Playmaker of Serbian National team Stefan Markovic believes that time has come for him to win Eurocup trophy. This will be his third appearance at Eurocup Semifinals, with Hemofarm, Benetton and Valencia Basket. 23 years old Serbian player believes that after six years and three Semifinals he deserves to win this season Eurocup trophy. With > read more

2012 Eurocup Finals, Semifinal games

Published on 2012-04-13 02:33:41

Tomorrow, April 14 2012 Eurocup Finals will start with two semifinal games in Russian city of Khimki. In first semifinal game at 13.30 CET, Valencia Basket will meet Lietuvos Rytas, and at 16.30 CET, BC Khimki will meet Spartak SPB in second semifinal game. Since whole 2012 Eurocup season was very interesting, with a lot > read more

Shame on you, Dwyane Wade

Published on 2012-04-12 10:25:25

For the most of Athletes, representing own country on some international competitions and especially on Olympic Games is great honour. One of the best Europeans in NBA league, Dirk Nowitzki said that for him playing at Olympic Games means that his dreams come true. On the other side, Dwyane Wade mean that NBA players should > read more

Another defeat for Partizan mt:s in Serbian Super league

Published on 2012-04-11 13:40:07

First of all, I would like to congratulate to Vojvodina Srbijagas for great game, and win over Partizan mt:s. I would also like to say that I am very disappointed with this defeat for Black and whites and really sick of coach Vlade Jovanovic. With this win, Vojvodina Srbijagas have score of 4 wins and > read more

Serbian Super league Game 6 preview

Published on 2012-04-10 09:50:17

With three games tomorrow and one game at Thursday, Serbian Super league will continue with Game 6. I am sure that we will see more interesting games. Despite all expectations that teams who played ABA Adriatic league will dominate in Serbian Super league, it didn’t happen. Vojvodina Srbijagas, Radnicki FMP and BKK Radnicki proved that > read more

Partizan mt:s topped Crvena Zvezda Diva, again

Published on 2012-04-09 02:45:20

Not that easy as expected, Partizan mt:s wins over Crvena Zvezda Diva fourth time in this season. Final score 76 : 69 (21:19, 22:20, 12:17, 21:13). Very interesting game, and I believe that I may say that it was one of the best games between these rivals in last year. Even Partizan mt:s was big > read more

Besiktas part ways with Adam Morrison

Published on 2012-04-08 13:02:42

This guy really had no luck in Europe. According to news from Turkey, Besiktas and Adam Morrison agreed to break contract. Ex player of Crvena Zvezda Diva after NBA lockout tried to find club in NBA, since he had no luck, he signed contract with Besiktas in Turkey. He played for Besiktas about three months > read more

Serbian Super league Game 5 preview

Published on 2012-04-07 13:10:45

With Game between Mega Vizura and Vojvodina Srbijagas, Serbian Super league Game 5 started today. Vojvodina Srbijagas reached another one win. Final score was 80:75 for Vojvodina Srbijagas, and after this game, they have 3 wins and 2 losses. Mega Vizura will remain as the only one team in Serbian Super league without win. Tomorrow > read more

Omar Thomas attacked in night club in Belgrade

Published on 2012-04-06 09:30:09

This is one of news that I am pissed off each time when I hear something like this. Omar Thomas, Crvena Zvezda Diva player attacked in Belgrade. According to Serbian sources, Omar Thomas and his friend from United States came to night club “Plastik” Wednesday evening. It seems that there were some provocations from the > read more

Panathinaikos qualified to Euroleague Final 4

Published on 2012-04-05 16:21:04

In excellent game in sold out OAKA Arena in Athens, Panathinaikos wins over Maccabi Electra 86:85 and booked last ticket for Final 4 in Istanbul. With this game, Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs phase is over and all four contestants for Final 4 are known. In Istanbul, Turkey, May 11 – 13 we will watch FC > read more

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs, Game 5

Published on 2012-04-05 04:17:16

Tonight we will know who will join FC Barcelona Regal, CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos for Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final 4 in Istanbul. Only one game tonight, decisive game, between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Electra. Too bad, that we will lose one of these great teams for Final 4. After four played games in this Match-up, score > read more

Russian Invasion

Published on 2012-04-05 02:39:20

Russian teams are cracking this year. CSKA is in  the Euroleague Final Four but UNICS was also  close if another team than Barcelona stood on their way. Spartak St. Petersburg and Khimki Moscow are  in the Eurocup Final Four but Lokomotiv Kuban would have a reasonable chance if not eliminated by the compatriot Eurocup hosts. > read more

Radnicki Kragujevac defeated Partizan mt:s in Game 4

Published on 2012-04-04 15:29:40

What to say? It is obvious that Partizan mt:s have big problems every time they play against Radnicki Kragujevac. On the other hand, players of Radnicki Kragujevac and their coach Miroslav Nikolic are always very stimulated when they play against Partizan mt:s. In Game 4 of Serbian Super league, Radnicki Kragujevac wins over Partizan mt:s > read more

Lebanese basketball player scores 113 points

Published on 2012-04-04 04:56:45

Heeeh, in just one single game Mohammad El Akkari, who play for Mouttahed, Basketball club from Tripoli, scored 113 points. First, when I heard this news, I asked myself what was the final score if one player scored 113 points. Final score was 173-141, believe me or not. When you see results like this one, > read more

Serbian Super league Game 4 preview

Published on 2012-04-04 02:54:44

Today, all four games of Serbian Super league Game 4 will be played. New excitements are about to come. “Game of the day” is game between Radnicki Kragujevac and Partizan mt:s. Partizan mt:s is dominant team in Serbian Super league with score of 3 wins and without loss. Radnicki Kragujevac have score of 2 wins > read more

Kentucky beats Kansas for NCAA Title

Published on 2012-04-03 03:10:36

Kentucky beats Kansas for NCAA Title in a sold out Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks played game for NCAA basketball title. Kentucky wins 67:59. So, we have new NCAA Champions for 2012, it is Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky coach John Calipari won his first title in four trips to the Final > read more

Crvena Zvezda Diva lost in Game 3 of Serbian Super league

Published on 2012-04-01 13:29:39

Pretty unexpected, Crvena Zvezda Diva lost against BKK Radnicki in Game 3 of Serbian Super league. Most of people believed that Crvena Zvezda Diva will win in this game. People believe that Serbian teams who played in ABA Adriatic league are better than teams who only competed in Serbian league. BKK radnicki proved that this > read more

CSKA and Olympiacos joined FC Barcelona Regal in Final 4

Published on 2012-03-31 01:32:16

Now we have three teams that booked its tickets for Final four of Turkish Airlines Euroleague in Istanbul. FC Regal Barcelona, CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos. There is another one place, and we need to wait for Game 5 and see if Panathinaikos or Maccabi Electra will fill that last position for Final four. CSKA Moscow > read more

Panathinaikos saved series with win in Tel Aviv

Published on 2012-03-30 03:14:58

As the most of us expected we will watch Game 5 in Match-up between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Electra to see who will join FC Barcelona Regal at Final 4 in Istanbul. In Game 4, last night in Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos wins over Maccabi Electra 78:69, tying series to 2:2, and moved series back to Athens > read more

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs, Game 4

Published on 2012-03-29 06:00:05

With game Maccabi Electra vs. Panathinakos today, and tomorrow Match-ups between Gescrap BB and CSKA Moscow, and Olympiacos vs. Montepaschi Siena, Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs Game 4 will be played. FC Barcelona Regal is the only one team already qualified for Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four in Istanbul, after they beat Unics 3:0. We will > read more

Gescrap BB survived as they topped CSKA Moscow

Published on 2012-03-29 05:15:50

First I have to apologize to Gescrap since I sad that they have no chance in Game 3 and that I believe that CSKA Moscow will easily cruise over them and qualify to Final 4 with 3:0. What a wonderful game last night in Bilbao. I am quite sure that CSKA was also pretty surprised > read more

FC Barcelona Regal qualified to Euroleague Final four

Published on 2012-03-28 04:30:56

After last night win against Unics, FC Barcelona Regal is first team which qualified to Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four in Istanbul. This will be 12th time for FC Barcelona Regal to play on Final four in club history, and third appearance in last four years. With superb score of 3:0 in Match-up with Unics, > read more

Four teams ready for 2012 Eurocup Final four

Published on 2012-03-28 03:18:38

Now we know which four teams will compete at Eurocup Final four in Khimki, Russia. After Eurocup Quarterfinals Game 2 played last night everything is clear. Spartak SPB, Lietuvos Rytas, BC Khimki and Valencia Basket will fight for Eurocup title in Khimki, April 14 – 15. I must say that all four teams qualified as > read more

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs, Game 3

Published on 2012-03-27 02:26:17

After games today and tomorrow, it is possible to have two teams already qualified for Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four in Istanbul, Turkey. CSKA Moscow and FC Barcelona Regal needs only one win to be one of four competitiors who will fight for Turkish Airlines Euroleague trophy. After Game 2, CSKA Moscow have 2:0 score > read more

2012 Eurocup Quarterfinals, Game 2

Published on 2012-03-27 02:07:14

It is time for new excitements in Eurocup competition. Today, Eurocup Quarterfinals Game 2 will be played and we will find out who will qualify for 2012 Eurocup Final 4 in Khimki. Tonight is decisive night and I am sure that we will enjoy in great games. At the end of the day we will > read more

Montepaschi Siena fans called Dusan Ivkovic “Serbian murderer”

Published on 2012-03-26 05:16:31

All we know that sometimes sport fans are pretty rude, aggressive, provocative, but things went too far in Game 2 of Turkish Airlines Euroleague playoffs. Dusan Ivkovic, Serbian coach, head coach of Olympiacos said: “They called me a Serbian murderer and they spit on my jacket.” What a shame. Dusan Ivkovic was pretty mad after > read more

NCAA Final Four 2012: Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville And Ohio State

Published on 2012-03-26 04:42:06

Here we are, everything is ready for 2012 NCAA Men’s Final four in New Orleans. The Final four is set and we will watch Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes and Louisville Cardinals. Both semifinal games will be played on Saturday, March 31. In Game 1, Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 4 Louisville Cardinals and > read more

Expected results in Game 1 of Serbian Super league

Published on 2012-03-26 03:44:07

As we wrote few days ago, it is time for Serbian Super league. All four games were played and we may say that all results are mostly expected. As I already said we may expect very interesting games in Serbian Super league. It seems that Radnicki Kragujevac and Hemofarm Stada could have problems with teams > read more

Fenerbahce Ulker now want Zeljko Obradovic

Published on 2012-03-23 06:36:25

We didn’t wait long to hear some more rumors in Basketball world. According to most of previous rumors, Turkey is the most interesting country, since most of rumors comes from this country. New rumors says that Fenerbahce Ulker would like to see Zeljko Obradovic as new Head coach. After rumors that Anadolu Efes prepared “indecent > read more

Maccabi Electra wins in Game 2, series tied 1-1

Published on 2012-03-22 16:38:50

In fantastic game in OAKA Arena, Maccabi Electra wins against Panathinaikos. We couldn’t imagine better situation, and I am sure that we will enjoy even more in next games of this Match-up. Both teams played well and games was decided after overtime. Final result was 92:94 by quarters 24:20, 19:21, 15:20, 25:22, 9:11. Coach Zeljko > read more

David Blatt: Brits Don’t deserve Olympic Basketball berth

Published on 2012-03-22 06:17:49

Even I usually don’t like statements like this one, this time I must agree with David Blatt. In interview to Russian News portal, David Blatt expressed his frustration about this matter. David Blatt, Israeli coach, current coach of Maccabi Electra, and coach of Russian National team, believes that British basketball team does not deserve its > read more

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs, Game 2

Published on 2012-03-22 04:36:46

With two games today and two games tomorrow, excitements in Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs will continue in Game 2. As you know Game 1 finished yesterday with two games. There were not much surprises in these four Match-ups in Game 1. Maybe we can say that the only one unexpected result is that Olympiacos wins > read more

Brittney Griner dunks in easy victory over Florida

Published on 2012-03-21 08:55:25

Baylor Lady Bears wins over Florida Gators last night 76:57. With this win, Baylor Lady Bear qualified to Sweet 16. However, Baylor is big favorite to win Championship this year. Beside this win, one detail on this game amazed Basketball fans around the world. Baylor Lady Bears the best player Brittney Griner dunks in the > read more

Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted Phoenix Suns

Published on 2012-03-13 06:38:43

Even most of us believed that after Ricky Rubio got injured few days ago Minnesota Timberwolves will have big problems, they topped Phoenix Suns 127:124 on Moday night. Another great role for Nikola Pekovic as he scored 24 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Kevin Love led Minnesota Timberwolves with 30 points. Derrick Williams added 19 > read more

ABA Adriatic league Game 25 preview

Published on 2012-03-13 04:14:37

Today and tomorrow ABA Adriatic league Game 25 will be played. Even it is already known which four teams will play at ABA Adriatic league Final 4 in Tel Aviv there will be interesting games. Maccabi Electra, Cedevita Zagreb, Partizan mt:s and Buducnost Voli will fight for ABA Adriatic league trophy. Let’s wait for several > read more

March Madness – A Bracket Breakdown From Round to Round

Published on 2012-03-12 12:47:45

Yes, we are pretty close to one of the most exciting competitions in Basketball, especially College Basketball, March Madness 2012. 68 teams, divided in four regions will fight for title. A lot of excitements is about to come.  I am sure that most of Basketball fans not only in United States but as well as > read more

Partizan mt:s defeated in Ljubljana

Published on 2012-03-12 04:57:20

Quite unexpected, Partizan mt:s lost in Ljubljana against Union Olimpija in Game 24 of ABA Adriatic league. Union Olimpija wins 70:57 (22:16, 13:13, 21:12, 14:16) at front of about 4.500 fans. Not good game for Partizan mt:s, despite Dominic James played since he was injured few days ago, Black and whites didn’t play as their > read more

Salary Cap in Euroleague Basketball?

Published on 2012-03-11 10:51:12

According to Euroleague Basketball and Euroleague Commercial Assets Board it seems that in future we will have something like NBA Salary Cap also in Euroleague. They presented a framework to establish principles of greater financial stability and fair play in its competition by unifying the criteria used by and applied to participating clubs. Goal is > read more

Ricky Rubio to miss Olympics and NBA season with knee injury

Published on 2012-03-11 04:32:44

As we wrote yesterday, Ricky Rubio suffers knee injury defending Kobe Bryant. Rubio’s left knee buckled when he collided with Kobe Bryant in the final minute of game. Rubio underwent MRI scans on Saturday that revealed the torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in his left knee. Unfortunately, the worst fears has been confirmed. This is > read more

Ricky Rubio suffers knee injury defending Kobe Bryant

Published on 2012-03-10 12:59:25

Bad news for all Minnesota Timberwolves fans that Ricky Rubio suffered a left knee injury while defending Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the fourth quarter of a Friday night game and had to be helped off the court. Just 16 seconds before the end of this game with 101:102, +1 for Minnesota Timberwolves, > read more

Crvena Zvezda Diva topped Cibona

Published on 2012-03-10 12:18:28

At front of 3.500 supporters, Crvena Zvezda Diva wins against Cibona in one not so interesting game, actually game that I really didn’t like for many reasons. Confused plays, turnovers, nervous, blaming referees for own mistakes. I expected much more from this game, especially from Cibona. They played excellent game few days ago, and lost > read more

Bobby Brown Dunks over 5 People

Published on 2012-03-09 12:36:32

Just two weeks ago, Jeremy Evans won 2012 Slam Dunk Contest, with nice a jump-over double alley-oop. Nice, but nothing spectacular, I must say. In history, we had thousands of better dunks even on NCAA level. These days, one guy from High School impressed basketball fans around the world with spectacular dunk. Bobby Brown, Senior > read more

MZT Skopje looking forward to join ABA Adriatic league

Published on 2012-03-09 08:04:43

According to some Macedonian and Serbian media it is possible that F. Y. R. of Macedonia will have one team in next season of ABA Adriatic league, MZT Skopje. People from MZT are waiting for final decision and contract which will mean that this club will join ABA Adriatic league for period of three years. > read more

Dirk, I am your brother!

Published on 2012-03-09 07:27:04

Among the many funny things on the NBA games everyday, I saw this photo on Facebook today. One Dallas Mavericks’ fan stated “Dirk, I am your brother!” If you watch NBA games I am sure that at every game you may see some of funny but as well stupid posters or banners with similar statements. > read more

ABA Adriatic league Game 24 preview

Published on 2012-03-09 05:03:43

ABA Adriatic league will continue tomorrow, March 10 with 6 games, and March 11 with one game. Even situation is pretty clear, three teams are sure for Final 4 in Tel Aviv. Buducnost Voli is close to book its tickets and fill fourth spot, but regarding some calculations and minor possibilities it is still unofficial. > read more

Anadolu Efes prepared “indecent offer” for Zeljko Obradovic

Published on 2012-03-08 15:14:34

Here we go again. More rumors about possible transfers in Turkish Airlines Euroleague. According to Serbian media, Anadolu Efes offers 3 million Euros to Zeljko Obradovic. In Anadolu Efes are pretty disappointed with elimination in Turkish Airlines Euroleague Top 16 phase and they would like to make changes. According some rumors, it seems that people > read more

Nemanja Jaramaz in Mega Vizura on loan

Published on 2012-03-08 07:24:56

Even it is still unconfirmed, it seems that another one player from Partizan mt:s will be loaned to Mega Vizura. This time it is Nemanja Jaramaz. Few months ago, Nenad Miljenovic is also loaned to Mega Vizura, In meantime, Dejan Musli, came from Caja Laboral in Mega Vizura also on loan. It seems that Mega > read more

Fenerbahce Ulker want Dusko Vujosevic

Published on 2012-03-07 07:50:22

Just two days after we wrote that Fenerbahce Ulker would like to see coach Dusan Ivkovic as a new Head coach, according to Serbian media there are some new rumors. Now, Fenerbahce Ulker want coach Dusko Vujosevic who is free after short episode with CSKA Moscow. According to contract, Vujosevic couldn’t sign new contract until > read more

Unexpected defeat for Radnicki

Published on 2012-03-07 04:09:37

In last home game, Radnicki lost against Helios even most of us believed that Radnicki should win in this game and try to reach European competition in next season. With this defeat they probably lost all chances to appear in any of European competitions in next season, even there are some small chances. The main > read more

Cedevita topped Cibona in amazing game after two overtimes

Published on 2012-03-06 15:49:12

What a fantastic game in Zagreb, in Basketball Center Drazen Petrovic as Cedevita beat Cibona with 106:102 after two overtimes in Game 23 of ABA Adriatic league. Maybe one of the best games if not in whole ABA Adriatic league season, than the best one in last several weeks for sure. Even without several players > read more

Siroki lost against Union Olimpija due to 24 turnovers

Published on 2012-03-06 13:04:15

Games like this one are one of the reasons why I do not bet. Every time when I am so sure that one team will win, usually they lose. With 24 turnovers, Siroki couldn’t expect to win very good team as Union Olimpija was in this game today. Well controlled rhythm, gave another one win > read more

ABA Adriatic league Game 23 preview

Published on 2012-03-06 03:53:39

With three games today, and three games tomorrow ABA Adriatic league Game 23 will be played. Game between Maccabi Electra and Crvena Zvezda Diva is scheduled for March 15. There will be few interesting games in this week. First, today at 18.00 CET Siroki will host Union Olimpija and try to come even closer to > read more

Curtis Jerrells signed for UCAM Murcia

Published on 2012-03-05 12:28:53

Curtis Jerrells moved to Spain and officially agreed terms with UCAM Murcia. In last few days there were some rumors that Jerrells could sign contract in Spain. Curtis Jerrells started this season with Fenerbahce Ulker where he was averaging 6.4 ppg in TBL and 8.6 ppg in Turkish Airlines Euroleague. Last season he played in > read more

Deron Williams 57 points vs. Charlotte Bobcats

Published on 2012-03-05 07:15:06

Last night New Jersey Nets topped Charlotte Bobcats 104:101. Deron Williams led his team with scoring a franchise-record 57 points. That’s the most points scored in the NBA this season, but how the things going I won’t be surprised if we see some more records until the end of this season. Only one player scored > read more

Dusan Ivkovic on Fenerbahce Ulker wish list

Published on 2012-03-05 03:36:43

Like every year at same time, there are a lot of rumors where some players and coaches will continue their careers after this season. I like those rumors. You may hear some reasonable but at same time some of “Science fiction” rumors, but I cannot blame anybody, everybody wants the best. In last two days > read more

Partizan Galenika won Regional league trophy

Published on 2012-03-04 15:59:34

Partizan Galenika won trophy in Women’s Regional league. Partizan Galenika topped Celik in final game with 74: 65 in Arena in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In semifinal games, Partizan Galenika beat Vozdovac 84:61, and Celik beat Hemofarm 77:72. In final game at front of about 2.500 spectators, Partizan Galenika proved that they are the best > read more

Maccabi Electra continues dominance in ABA Adriatic league

Published on 2012-03-03 13:09:09

Whenever I watch Maccabi Electra in ABA Adriatic league, it seems to me that they play as much as it is necessary. Without waste of energy. Maccabi Electra won with 83:77. This game was great, first half with lot of ups and downs on both sides. Maccabi Electra had great run of 19:1, but later > read more

Ivan Maras signed for Dexia Mons

Published on 2012-03-03 11:07:57

As we wrote yesterday, Partizan mt:s topped Hemofarm 87:66 in Game 22 of ABA Adriatic league Game 22. Just day after that we got information that Ivan Maras will leave Hemofarm. As it is also confirmed from Maras’s agent Miodrag Raznatovic, that Ivan Maras will continue his career in Belgium, with Dexia Mons. This information > read more

Partizan mt:s topped Hemofarm in Game 22 of ABA Adriatic league

Published on 2012-03-02 15:06:17

Even I predicted today that this should be easy game and win for Partizan mt:s, it wasn’t easy at all, at least in first 20 minutes. Partizan mt:s won 66:87 (20:25, 21:22, 9:19, 16:21). It seems that Partizan mt:s players same as I did, expected that Hemofarm will surrender even before start of the game. > read more

50th Anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Points

Published on 2012-03-02 12:42:01

Fifty years ago, at March 2, 1962, one of the best NBA players ever, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in Game when Philadelphia Warriors hosted the New York Knicks. Wilt Chamberlain in this game had 36/63 from the field and pretty high percentage for free-throws 28/32, not typical for this player since he was known > read more

ABA Adriatic league Game 22 preview

Published on 2012-03-02 10:23:26

ABA Adriatic league Game 22 will start today with Game between Hemofarm and Partizan mt:s in Vrsac. Game will start at 20.00 CET and anything except win for Partizan mt:s will be big surprise. Partizan mt:s is big favorite even coach Vlade Jovanovic and his players in their statements says that they need to be > read more

Eight teams qualified to the next round of Euroleague

Published on 2012-03-02 03:50:10

After four games yesterday, we finally have eight teams that will compete in next round of Turkish Airlines Euroleague, Quarterfinals. Like during whole regular season, this last top 16 phase brought us a lot of excitement and good games. Top 16 is over, we looking forward for Quarterfinals. Quarterfinals will be played in Best-of-five series > read more

Ranko Zeravica, ABA Adriatic league to breakup

Published on 2012-03-01 11:17:17

One of the best and most successful Serbian Basketball coaches, Ranko Zeravica after rumors that Serbia will have only three teams in ABA Adriatic league in next season said that ABA Adriatic league is about to breakup. Ranko Zeravica believes that Serbian teams should leave ABA Adriatic league and focus more on domestic Serbian league. > read more

Serbia with only three teams in ABA Adriatic league next season

Published on 2012-03-01 10:39:08

The worst possible scenario came to reality. According to many statistic details and calculations, Serbia will have only three teams in ABA Adriatic league next season. Tragedy. Don’t know which word will better describe this situation for Serbian Basketball at this moment. And as it seems, thing will be even worse. Even not expected, Serbian > read more

ABA Adriatic league fined Cibona

Published on 2012-03-01 03:53:08

After all complaints about referees in game against Partizan mt:s in ABA Adriatic league game 19, ABA Adriatic league fined Cibona with 24.000 EUR. First, ABA Adriatic league fined Cibona with 12.000 EUR due to bad organisation of game and attack on referee in halftime and threats to referees after the game. Another 6.000 EUR > read more

With great second half, Siroki topped Crvena Zvezda Diva

Published on 2012-02-29 11:52:47

I am sure that all we who follow ABA Adriatic league in this season expected much much more from this game in ABA Adriatic league Game 25. Siroki topped Crvena Zvezda Diva with 76:66 (17-13, 17-15, 22-14, 20-24). Easier than expected, players of coach Ivan Velic reached another one win in ABA Adriatic league. This > read more

David Blatt two more years with Maccabi Electra

Published on 2012-02-29 09:06:29

As it is announced yesterday, David Blatt, Israeli coach with United States passport will remain as a Head coach of Maccabi Electra, Tel Aviv in Israel This new contract is for two more seasons after this one with an option for a third year. Both sides expresses positive feelings about this extension. 52 years-old David > read more

Williams and Beasley led Timberwolves to another win

Published on 2012-02-29 05:00:15

After short break in NBA, caused by 2012 NBA All-Star weekend in Orlando, Florida, NBA teams continued with regular NBA season. Derrick Williams and Michael Beasley each scored 27 points and grabbed 5 rebounds led Minnesota Timberwolves to another won this time over Los Angeles Clippers. Final score 109:97 in Staples Center, Los Angeles at > read more

Euroleague Top 16, Game 6, last chance for Playoffs

Published on 2012-02-29 03:42:38

There are still four open spots for Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs. Four teams are already there and we will see who will take last four spots. CSKA Moscow, FC Barcelona Regal, Panathinaikos and Maccabi Electra already qualified to Turkish Airline Euroleague Playoffs. FC Barcelona Regal is the only one team with the perfect score of > read more

Buducnost Voli qualified to Eurocup Quarterfinals

Published on 2012-02-28 16:03:14

Buducnost Voli topped Krka Novo Mesto in Game 6 of Eurocup Last 16 phase and qualified to Eurocup Quarterfinals. This is great success for team from Montenegro. First, I would like to say that this great success is result of hard work of Coach Dejan Radonjic, the best coach in Montenegro and one of the > read more

Eurocup Last 16, Game 6, last chance for Playoffs

Published on 2012-02-28 05:53:07

With Game 6 in Last 16 phase of Eurocup, we will know which teams will compete in Eurocup Playoffs. Four teams already booked its tickets for Eurocup Playoffs. In Group I, it is Valencia Basket with perfect score of 5 wins and without losses. In Group J, two teams, BC Donetsk and BC Khimki with > read more

Dejan Musli loaned to Mega Vizura

Published on 2012-02-28 04:39:08

One of the most talented young players in Europe a years ago, Dejan Musli will finish this season in Serbian team Mega Vizura. Dejan Musli came from Caja Laboral on loan. Since he signed with Caja Laboral, Dejan Musli already twice played for other teams on loan, but unfortunately he didn’t demonstrate expected quality. It > read more

2012 NBA All-Star weekend from my standpoint

Published on 2012-02-28 03:41:40

OK, 2012 NBA All-Star weekend is finally over. Yup, I say finally because it takes too long, three days or better say nights. I am really glad that I had an opportunity to watch this spectacle from the first to the last minute. Here I will try to analyze this spectacle from my standpoint. For > read more

Anadolu Efes hired coach Ilias Zouros

Published on 2012-02-27 13:09:46

Since Anadolu Efes lost all chances to qualify to Playoffs, in Anadolu Efes decided to release coach Ufuk Sarica and appoint Ilias Zouros as new Head coach. One game left before end of Top 16 phase in Turkish Airlines Euroleague, Anadolu Efes is at the last fourth place in Group E without chances to reach > read more

Cibona threaten to withdraw from ABA Adriatic league

Published on 2012-02-27 05:56:39

After Cibona lost against Partizan mt:s in Game 19 of ABA Adriatic league, coach Jasmin Repesa had so many complaints about referees on this game. As we wrote, Partizan mt:s defeated Cibona 77:83 after overtime in Zagreb. Coach Jasmin Repesa was so pissed off on referees, as he believed that they are guilty for its > read more

West wins 2012 All-Star game

Published on 2012-02-27 03:05:12

In last night spectacle in Amway Center, Orlando, Florida, West Conference won 152:149. Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Kobe Bryant added 27, Blake Griffin 22 and Russell Westbrook 21. For East, Lebron James scored 36 points, Dwyane Wade added 24, Deron Williams 20 and Carmelo Anthony 19. Dwyane Wade had triple-double with 24 points, 10 > read more

Crvena Zvezda wins NIJ Classification Tournament in Belgrade

Published on 2012-02-26 10:01:01

Even despite four dominant wins for Crvena Zvezda in four games before final, Crvena Zvezda had no easy game in final of Nike International Junior Classification Tournament Belgrade, against Partizan. Crvena Zvezda defeated Partizan 74:73 at front of 1.500 visitors in Basket City Hall in Belgrade, and will join Zagreb CO, Lietuvos Rytas and Zalgiris > read more

Tony Parker Wins 2012 Skills Challenge

Published on 2012-02-26 05:38:16

Tony Parker San Antonio Spurs wins 2012 Skills Challenge on 2012 NBA All-Star weekend. Parker beat his opponents in first round as only player under 30 seconds score (29.2). In final run, Tony Parker demonstrates all his great abilities and with 32.8 seconds beat Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics who had 34.6 seconds and Deron Williams > read more

Kevin Love wins 2012 3-Point Shootout

Published on 2012-02-26 04:04:15

Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves wins 2012 3-Point Shootout. In final round Kevin Love defeats Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder. With tied scores of 16 points, Kevin Love and Kevin Durant entered final round in battle for 3-Point Shootout trophy. In Final round, Kevin Love scored 17, and Kevin Durant had only 14 and allowed Kevin > read more

Jeremy Evans Wins 2012 Slam Dunk Contest

Published on 2012-02-26 03:39:14

Last night in second night of 2012 NBA All-Star weekend Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz wins in 2012 Slam Dunk contest. His teammate, Gordon Hayward helped him with a jump-over double alley-oop. Jeremy Evans wins over Chase Budinger Houston Rockets, Paul George Indiana Pacers and Derrick Williams Minnesota Timberwolves. This year, fans had a control over > read more

Dominic James led Partizan mt:s to another one win

Published on 2012-02-25 12:50:43

In fantastic atmosphere at front of 5.000 fans, Cibona Zagreb lost against Partizan mt:s after overtime. Final score 77:83 (13:18, 19:13, 20:23, 16:14, 9:15). I may say that we had an great opportunity to watch this great match, clash between Cibona Zagreb and Partizan mt:s Belgrade in ABA Adriatic league Game 19. As all we > read more

Team Chuck beat Team Shaq in NBA Rising Stars Challenge 2012

Published on 2012-02-25 11:08:03

2012 NBA All-Star weekend began last night witk NBA Rising Stars Challenge where team of Charles Barkley beat team of Shaquille O’Neal. As we wrote two days ago, this year Rookies and Sophomores didn’t play against each other. NBA legends, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal choose players for its teams. As it was expected, attractive > read more

Crvena Zvezda Diva topped Zagreb CO despite Mario Kasun 31 points

Published on 2012-02-24 15:57:41

In great atmosphere in Pionir Arena in Belgrade, at front of about 6.000 spectators, Crvena Zvezda Diva defeated Zagreb CO 87:74 (25:23, 25:20, 14:16, 23:15). As we wrote today that Crvena Zvezda Diva should use all positive energy for good results in Radivoj Korac Cup and ABA Adriatic league in 2012, it just happened tonight. > read more

ABA Adriatic league Game 19 preview

Published on 2012-02-24 06:40:24

After some short break due to National Cup competitions, ABA Adriatic league will continue today with Game 19. Two games will open this Game 19 in ABA Adriatic league. First at 18.00 CET Siroki Wwin will host Zlatorog Lasko in Siroki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After successful appearance at Bosnian National Cup and new trophy > read more

Miami Heat had no mercy for Cinderella Story

Published on 2012-02-24 03:51:06

As the most of Basketball fans expected Miami Heat successfully stopped LINsanity and won over New York Knicks 102:88. Jeremy Lin had no luck in this game. Last night Jeremy Lin had only 8 points, added 3 assists and 8 turnovers. 1/11 for 2 points and 0/2 for 3 points. Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and > read more

2012 NBA All-Star weekend, February 24-26

Published on 2012-02-23 10:16:21

Tomorrow, Friday, February 24, 2012 NBA All-Star weekend will start. This great spectacle impatiently expected from fans all over the world will start as usual with Rising Stars Challenge. As you know in this game the best rookies (players in their first NBA season) and Sophomores (players in their second NBA season) used to meet > read more

Lebron James expects to stop Linsanity

Published on 2012-02-23 07:48:17

I am sure that all NBA fans looking forward for tonight’s game between Miami Heat and New York Knicks, and Lebron James and Jeremy Lin match-up. According to some US media, Lebron James stated that he would like to guard Jeremy Lin on this game from time to time. Probably, Lebron James wanted to say > read more

Even injured Nikola Pekovic had double-double

Published on 2012-02-23 04:35:02

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Utah Jazz last night as Luke Ridnour scored buzzer-beater. In last quarter Wolves outscored Utah 36-21. J.J. Barea scored 17 points, Luke Ridnour added 11 points. The most important that Nikola Pekovic back from ankle injury had another double-double. Pekovic scored 15 points and added 12 rebounds. So, it became obvious that > read more

Cibona demolishes Hemofarm in postponed game

Published on 2012-02-22 13:22:40

In postponed game of ABA Adriatic league Week 20, Cibona Zagreb demolishes Hemofarm with final score 55:98 (10:29, 7:32, 16:11, 22:26). If you score 17 points in 20 minutes and allow to receive 61 what can you expect? I would say, nothing except to be destroyed, but badly destroyed. I am sure that Cibona could > read more

Svetislav Pesic new coach of German NT

Published on 2012-02-22 06:23:49

Rumors finally confirmed. Svetislav Pesic is new coach of German National team. Current coach of Crvena Zvezda Diva, will also sit on German NT bench. In his statement Pesic confirmed that he was thinking a lot about this option, especially due to his job in Crvena Zvezda Diva where he doing great job. After fail > read more

Euroleague Top 16 will continue today with Game 5

Published on 2012-02-22 03:15:22

Excitements will continue as Turkish Airlines Euroleague Top 16 Game 5 will be played today and tomorrow. All Basketball fans around the Europe are very impatient to see what teams will qualify for next phase of Turkish Airlines Euroleague. Situation is great. All teams still have chances, and according to some analyses, seven teams have > read more

Danilo Andjusic, Radivoj Korac Cup MVP

Published on 2012-02-21 07:58:06

When he signed for Partizan mt:s, it was obvious that Black and whites got one extraordinary young talent. Danilo Andjusic came from Hemofarm Vrsac, and since summer demonstrated his talent everytime he got some chance from coach Vlade Jovanovic. Many times criticized about young players and their playing minutes, it seems that coach Jovanovic finally > read more

Eurocup last 16 will continue today with Game 5

Published on 2012-02-21 07:08:58

After one week brake due to National Cup competitions were played around the Europe, today this competition will continue with Game 5. Situation is very interesting, since we still waiting for 7 teams to fill empty spots for next round. Valencia Basket already booked its ticket for Quarterfinals. Valencia Basket qualified with superb score of > read more

Anthony Morrow will pay tribute to Drazen Petrovic

Published on 2012-02-21 03:51:21

This is really wonderful as Anthony Morrow will pay tribute to Drazen Petrovic at the Three-Point Contest at 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando. Drazen Petrovic died in car accident but he left large impression in New Jersey Nets and whole NBA league. Petrovic was a Net for about two and a half seasons. His > read more

Kevin Durant’s career-high 51 points vs. Nuggets

Published on 2012-02-20 05:49:35

Kevin Durant scored career-high 51 points, Russell Westbrook added 40, with great addition of Serge Ibaka who had his first career triple-double. Epic game as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 124-118 in overtime. One of those game that you may say: “I love this game.” Most of media in United States compared > read more

Jeremy Lin shines again as Knicks downed Mavericks

Published on 2012-02-20 03:10:31

Fairytale continues. New York Knicks downed Dallas Mavericks in very interesting game, despite Dirk Nowitzki scored game-high 34 points. Jeremy Lin had another one double-double, with 28 points and 14 assists. Linsanity also added 5 steals in Madison Square Garden. All this just two days after season-high turnovers (9) in Game vs. New Orleans. It > read more

Partizan mt:s won Radivoj Korac Cup

Published on 2012-02-19 15:38:05

Partizan mt:s topped Crvena Zvezda Diva 64:51 and won Radivoj Korac Cup in fantastic atmosphere in Cair Arena in City of Nis tonight. Honestly, I expected much more from this game. Of course, it is impossible to expect to watch some attractive game in final, but I am quite disappointed. After first 20 minutes of > read more

Waiting for the spectacle tonight

Published on 2012-02-19 08:42:37

As we wrote last night, we finally have two teams who will fight for Radivoj Korac Cup trophy, Partizan mt:s and Crvena Zvezda Diva. I am sure that most of Basketball fans in Serbia were hoping for this to happen, just to have another great spectacle and derby between big rivals for decades. Honestly, some > read more

Partizan mt:s and Crvena Zvezda Diva in Radivoj Korac Cup final

Published on 2012-02-18 15:45:59

Much much easier than expected, Partizan mt:s qualified to Radivoj Korac Cup final after they topped Radnicki Kragujevac in first Semifinal game, with 96:75. Radnicki finished first half with +1, but that was all from Radnicki in this game. At the beginning of the second half, Partizan mt:s started much better with better engagement. Game > read more

Siroki won Bosnian National Cup

Published on 2012-02-18 12:04:39

Congratulations to Siroki, coach Ivan Velic and his players. As expected, Siroki beat Igokea 83:75 and won first trophy in this season. Definitely, the best team in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They deserves this trophy 100%. They proved quality during Cup competition, but as well during ABA Adriatic league. Led by great coach Ivan Velic, with > read more

End of winning streak for New York Knicks Linsanity

Published on 2012-02-18 04:32:59

It was just question of time when this winning streak for New Your Knicks and Jeremy Lin will be over. And it just happened last night. The New Orleans Hornets ended the this seven-game winning streak for New York Knicks with an 89-85 victory Friday at Madison Square Garden. Even new NBA super hero Jeremy > read more

Nikola Pekovic 30 points, career-high

Published on 2012-02-18 03:35:07

Last night Minnesota Timberwolves topped Houston Rockets 111:98. Kevin Love and Nikola Pekovic led Timberwolves to another one win in this season. Nikola Pekovic scored 30 points as career-high and added 12 rebounds to another one double-double score. For 42 minutes he also had 3 blocks and 3 steals. This was thrid win from four > read more

Crvena Zvezda Diva and Hemofarm in Radivoj Korac Cup semifinal

Published on 2012-02-17 15:19:38

I must say that all we expected to see Crvena Zvezda Diva and Hemofarm in semifinals beside Partizan mt:s and Radnicki Kragujevac. Crvena Zvezda Diva topped Radnicki Beograd 88:74, and Hemofarm beat Radnicki FMP 84:58 in last two quarterfinal games. Once again confirmed that those four Serbian teams who play in ABA Adriatic league are > read more

Siroki and Igokea in Bosnian Cup final

Published on 2012-02-17 14:21:37

Even I do not follow Bosnian Basketball, according to Bosnian media it was expected to see Siroki and Igokea in final game of Bosnian National Cup. Two best teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina will fight for first trophy in this season, and according to many predictions, Siroki should win. Siroki, with great season in ABA > read more

Nikola Pekovic, dreams come true

Published on 2012-02-17 05:33:55

After period of adaptation in his first season in NBA, he finally got chance to prove all of his possibilities and qualities. “I know what I can. Ok, maybe it is not possible that I play every game on top level, but I know that I can play good. I was just waiting for my > read more

Cedevita won Kresimir Cosic Cup

Published on 2012-02-16 16:23:46

In fantastic game in Zagreb, Cedevita topped Zagreb 74:72 and won Croatian Kresimir Cosic Cup. First great trophy in history of this club. Clash of two best Croatian teams at this moment as expected brought a lot of excitements. Two great shooting teams had real “shooting war” in final game. Team of Coach Drazen Anzulovic > read more

Partizan mt:s and Radnicki in Radivoj Korac Cup semifinal

Published on 2012-02-16 15:47:02

After first two quarterfinal games of Serbian Radivoj Korac Cup, two teams qualified for semifinals, Partizan mt:s Belgrade and Radnicki Kragujevac. In first quarterfinal game, Partizan mt:s easily as expected defeated Mega Vizura 98:69 (16:20, 24:14, 29:18, 29:17). Black and whites had no much problems in this game. Even Mega Vizura finished first quarter with > read more

Charlotte Bobcats meets Pekovic

Published on 2012-02-16 04:56:57

I am sure that guys in Charlotte after game against Minnesota Timberwolves will know how to pronounce Timberwolves center surname. Pekovic guys, Pekovic, it is not that tough. Another outstanding role for Montenegrin center. Nikola Pekovic reached another double-double score in this NBA season. 21 points and 11 rebounds, 43 minutes on the court. 7/8 > read more

Cedevita and Zagreb in Croatian Cup final

Published on 2012-02-16 04:16:02

As expected, Cedevita and Zagreb will play in Croatian National Cup final. At this moment two best Croatian teams will fight for first trophy in this season. Cedevita topped Split 102:74 in first semifinal game. Especially in second half, Cedevita players dominated and proved its quality and dominance in Croatian Basketball. For Cedevita, Miro Bilan > read more

Radivoj Korac Cup starts tomorrow

Published on 2012-02-15 11:19:21

Serbian National Cup competition known as Radivoj Korac Cup starts tomorrow in Nis. Tournament will start tomorrow with quarterfinal games. City of Nis will be host of 10th Radivoj Korac Cup. If we count Cup competitions from time when Serbia was part of Ex Yugoslavia, this is 47th time that National Cup will be played. > read more

Linsanity hits again, downed Raptors

Published on 2012-02-15 03:08:19

This is not surprise anymore. Jeremy Lin led New York Knicks again, to sixth consecutive win, this time Knicks topped Toronto Raptors. With amazing a game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds left Tuesday night, Jeremy Lin proved once again, that he is real nightmare for opponents. Jeremy Lin scored 27 points, added 11 assists, 2 rebounds, > read more

Where in the world is Nikola Pekovic?

Published on 2012-02-14 06:48:46

First, when I saw this video I just couldn’t believe that one of NBA teams promote its player on this way. Silly, at least. On the other hand it must be an good Marketing idea, but since I am not Marketing specialist I cannot confirm this. I just know one thing, Dear Minnesota Timberwolves, this > read more

FIBA U19 Men World Championship

Published on 2011-07-04 15:09:00

It is already on its way. FIBA U19 World Champion for Men started at June 30 in Latvia. This is great opportunity for all Basketball fans around the globe to see future Basketball stars. Of course, great opportunity for all agents coaches to find n > read more

Russia won European title

Published on 2011-07-04 04:20:00

That's it. Russia won European title after they beat Turkey in Final game 59:42. Nothing much to say. Russian deserves this title, they played good during whole tournament. Led by veteran Maria Stepanova, they dominated under baskets in most of game > read more

Eurobasket Women 2011 - Semifinals

Published on 2011-07-01 03:48:00

Now we know four teams who will play in Semifinal games and fight for spot in EuroBasket 2011 Women finals. They are: Czech Republic, Russia, France and Turkey. In quarterfinal games Russia beat Latvia 83:72 in very good and interesting game. Latvi > read more

Zeljko Obradovic, coach of the year

Published on 2011-06-29 05:40:00

Zeljko Obradovic is a coach of the year for 2011/2011 season. After he won another one Euroleague title it was pretty clear that he will earn another one Alexandar Gomelsky Coach of the year title. This is the second time that Obradovic has claimed > read more

Same old story

Published on 2011-06-28 12:38:00

Yes, same old story. I mean, after every season we face same things in BC Partizan Belgrade. The best players, or better say, foreign players leaves club just after season. Nathan Jawai signed new contract with Unics Kazan in Russia. James Gist an > read more

Eurobasket Men 2011 official song

Published on 2011-06-22 12:52:00

One of the biggest spectacles in this year is FIBA Eurobasket Men 2011 in Lithuania. I believe that most of fans, looking forward to watch this spectacle. I am sure that Lithuania will be a great host since I was there a years before and know how mu > read more

Eurobasket Women 2011 Poland

Published on 2011-06-15 11:56:00

EuroBasket Women 2011 begins on Saturday June 18th with sixteen of Europe’s finest Women’s basketball nations battling for glory, and to be crowned champions on July 3rd. FIBA TV will have LIVE* coverage of every game plus on-demand highlights > read more

Partizan won Serbian league title

Published on 2011-06-09 03:21:00

For the 10th time in last 10 years, Partizan mt:s won another one Serbian league title. In game 3 of Serbian Super league final, Partizan mt:s beat Hemofarm 86:69 (14:14, 23:16, 28:21, 21:18) in crowded Pionir Arena. In really fantastic atmosphere, > read more

Partizan beat Hemofarm in Game 1

Published on 2011-06-02 02:06:00

Last night, Partizan mt:s dominated over their respective opponents Hemofarm Stada in first game of Serbian Super league final. As expected, at least for me, Partizan easily beat Hemofarm Stada 85 : 60 ( 22:12, 27:16, 19:18, 17:14 ). In well cro > read more

Partizan and Hemofarm in Final

Published on 2011-05-29 03:26:00

After game 3 of Serbian Super league semifinals, two teams that qualified to Final are, Partizan mt:s Belgrade and Hemofarm Stada Vrsac. Both teams demonstrated power in game 3 against their respective opponents. So, Partizan mt:s destroyed FMP Zele > read more

FMP surprised Partizan

Published on 2011-05-27 02:41:00

Yesterday both semifinal games of Serbian Super league playoff were played. I believe that no one believed that FMP can beat Partizan mt:s, but that happened. It seems that Black and whites underestimated their opponents and lost this game. Congrats > read more

Serbian Super league semifinals

Published on 2011-05-25 04:26:00

Yesterday started Serbian Super league playoff with two semifinal games. In first semifinal game in very exciting game, Hemofarm Stada beat Radnicki Kragujevac 92:89. In second semifinal game as expected, Partizan mt:s demolished FMP Zeleznik 100:7 > read more

Crvena Zvezda without Playoff

Published on 2011-05-22 03:19:00

Four teams that will play in Final 4 of Serbian Super league are: Partizan mt:s Belgrade, Hemofarm Stada Vrsac, Radnicki Kragujevac and FMP Zeleznik. Unfortunately for fans of Crvena Zvezda their team will not play in Final 4. Even they won in last > read more

Partizan beat Hemofarm 85:66

Published on 2011-05-20 12:52:00

In first game of week 14 of Serbian Super league in Belgrade, Partizan mt:s beat Hemofarm Stada 85:66. By quarters 23:20, 18:11, 25:18, 19:17. Not so interesting game. Both teams already qualified for Final 4 of Serbian Super league, Partizan mt:s w > read more

Serbian Super league, week 13

Published on 2011-05-17 03:44:00

Today, May 17 and tomorrow May 18 all games of Serbian Super league week 13 will be played. Here is the schedule: Mega Vizura - Partizan mt:s May 17, 19.00 CET Hemofarm Stada - OKK Beograd May 17, 19.00 CET Metalac - Radnicki May 18, 18.00 CET F > read more

Partizan beat Zvezda again

Published on 2011-05-13 14:06:00

Partizan mt:s beat Crvena Zvezda again in Serbian Super league. 92 : 95 ( 28:22, 12:30, 24:19, 28:24 ). For Partizan mt:s Dragan Milosavljavic scored 23, James Gist 15. For Crvena Zvezda, Nemanja Nedovic scored 22, Uros Nikolic 19. Another one > read more

Serbian Super league, week 11

Published on 2011-05-11 03:01:00

Last night all four games were played in Serbian Super league. Here are the results: Metalac – Crvena zvezda 106:94 Hemofarm Stada – FMP Zeleznik 100:92 Mega Vizura – Radnicki 106:103 Partizan mt:s – OKK Beograd 84:56 Hemofarm and Parti > read more

Panathinaikos won Euroleague title

Published on 2011-05-08 11:51:00

And that's it. We have champion for 2010/2011 Turkish Airlines Euroleague. It is Panathinakos Athens. They beat Maccabi Electra in final game with 78:70. This was real clash of titans, two powerhouses fought for this trophy and I must say that bett > read more

Max Minsky and Me

Published on 2011-05-07 04:09:00

Just saw this movie called "Max Minsky and me" this morning, and I would like to recommend this movie to anyone. Not real Basketball movie, but there is some Basketball. Great story of young girl who is in love with Luxembourg Prince Edoua > read more

Maccabi second finalist

Published on 2011-05-06 16:06:00

Maccabi Electra beat Real Madrid in second semifinal game tonight. Now we have finalists of 2011 Turkish Airlines Euroleague. Panathinakos will meet Maccabi Electra at 16.30 CET, May 8. Winner will win Euroleague trophy for this season. As the most > read more

Panathinaikos in Euroleague final

Published on 2011-05-06 13:16:00

We have first finalist of 2011 Turkish Airlines Euroleague. In very exciting game Panathinaikos beat Montepaschi Siena and qualified to final game. Their opponents will be know in about 3 hours when Maccabi Electra and Real Madrid finish semifinal g > read more

Clash of the Titans

Published on 2011-05-06 02:59:00

Today starts the biggest Basketball spectacle in Europe and probably in the rest of the world too. Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four will start at 18.00 CET with first semifinal game where Panathinaikos will meet Montepaschi Siena. According t > read more

Partizan beat Radnicki

Published on 2011-05-04 13:14:00

Yesterday in Week 10 of Serbian Super league, Partizan mt:s beat Radnicki in Kragujevac in very dynamic and exciting basketball game. Final result 74:76 by quarters 13:24, 24:27, 22:14, 15:11 I must say that all we expected tight game, since we > read more

Dallas, Lakers and Atlanta

Published on 2011-04-29 05:27:00

Dallas Mavericks, Los Anglese Lakers and Atlanta Hawks qualified to conference semifinals. All three teams celebrates with final score 4:2. Dallas beat Portland 103:96 despite bad start of the game. But, in second quarter Dallas played much better > read more

Basketball Coaching DVDs

Published on 2011-04-28 09:07:00

Hoops Universe would like to present you great offer of plenty of high quality Basketball Coaching DVDs. First of them is: "All Access Duke Basketball Practice with Mike Krzyzewski" Get "all access" to Coach K's practices, inclu > read more

Partizan signed Nenad Miljenovic

Published on 2011-04-28 08:13:00

It is finally confirmed. After days of rumors in Serbian media, it is finally confirmed that Nenad Miljenovic is new player of Partizan mt:s Belgrade. One of the most talented young players in Serbia, Nenad Miljenovic, signed his first professional > read more

Serbian Super league, week 9

Published on 2011-04-26 11:55:00

Tomorrow, April 27, will be played the rest of games from Week 9 of Serbian Super league. At April 20 Mega Vizura beat Metalac 77:69. Tomorrow, at 18.00 CET OKK Beograd will host Radnicki Kragujevac. At 19.00 CET In Vrsac, Hemofarm Stada will host > read more

Happy Easter holidays

Published on 2011-04-24 03:09:00

We at Hoops Universe wish you all Happy Easter holidays!!! Now, after Eurocup and Adriatic NLB league finals and champions for this season, all we looking forward for biggest excitement in this season, Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final four in Barce > read more

Kings of the rings

Published on 2011-04-22 04:48:00

"System still exists" said Petar "Pera" Bozic team captain of Partizan mt:s after last night win against Union Olimpija. "This is a proof that this system still exist, and it is very successful. Now, we will focus on coming g > read more

Partizan won Adriatic NLB league

Published on 2011-04-21 16:04:00

In great atmosphere in very well crowded Stozice Arena in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Partizan mt:s Belgrade beat Union Olimpija Ljubljana and won Adriatic NLB league title for 2010/2011 season. It is fifth title for Partizan mt:s in this competition in 10 > read more

Day-D in Adriatic NLB league

Published on 2011-04-21 02:25:00

Tonight at 20.45 Partizan mt:s Belgrade and Union Olimpija Ljubljana will meet each other in final game of Adriatic NLB league 2010/2011 Final four. In semifinal games, Partizan mt:s beat Buducnost Podgorica 62:58, and Union Olimpija beat Krka Novo > read more

Olimpija joined Partizan in final

Published on 2011-04-19 15:49:00

Now we have both participants for Thursdays final game for Adriatic NLB league champion. In second semifinal game, Olimpija Ljubljana downed Krka Novo Mesto 67:57. Very interesting game, for me better than first semifinal game between Partizan and > read more

Partizan in Adriatic final

Published on 2011-04-19 13:31:00

Huh, Partizan mt:s won in very dramatic and exciting game against Buducnost Podgorica, in first semifinal game of Adriatic NLB league final four. 62:58 at the end of game. I must admit, that I was pretty worried about this game, since I am fan of Pa > read more

Ivkovic remain as Serbia NT coach

Published on 2011-04-19 03:41:00

Serbian Basketball federation have a new president. It is Dragan Djilas. As a only one candidate for this position, Djilas has been chosen as new president of Serbian Basketball federation. As a first win on new position, Djilas announced yesterday > read more

Good luck black and whites

Published on 2011-04-18 02:57:00

Tomorrow at 18.15 CET in Stozice Arena, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Partizan mt:s will meet Buducnost Podgorica in first semifinal game of Adriatic NLB league. In second semifinal game host Olimpija Ljubljana will meet Krka Novo Mesto at 20.45. This Final > read more

Unics Kazan Eurocup Champions

Published on 2011-04-17 15:40:00

In Final game, Unicas Kazan beat Cajasol Sevilla and won Eurocup title for 2010/2011 season. But, they also won a place in Euroleague for next season. Actually that was a goal for this season in Unics. They invested a lot of money, made a good team, > read more

Cedevita won 3rd place game

Published on 2011-04-17 12:58:00

Cedevita Zagreb beat Benetton Bwin in Eurocup 2010/2011 3rd place game. In one very interesting game Cedevita Beat Benetton in game for 3rd place. As I said yesterday, this was clash of two Croatian coaches, Aleksandar Petrovic (Cedevita) and Jasmin > read more

Unics and Cajasol in Final

Published on 2011-04-16 16:13:00

Unics Kazan and Cajasol Sevilla will fight for Eurocup 2010/2011 title and place in Euroleague in next season. In first semifinal game, Unics Kazan downed Cedevita with 87:76. I must say that as probably many other Basketball fans I expected more > read more

Crvena Zvezda downed Radnicki

Published on 2011-04-16 03:40:00

Fantastic game yesterday in Pionir sport hall when Crvena Zvezda beat Radnicki Kragujevac 95:85. In first half it was amazing game for Crvena Zvezda, especially their 3 pts percentage. There were no much games in Super league that one team had so go > read more

Eurocup 2010/2011 Final four

Published on 2011-04-15 07:38:00

Tomorrow in Treviso, Italy, starts Eurocup 2010/2011 Final four. In Palaverde Arena four teams will compete with only one goal, to win Eurocup 2010/2011 title. Unics Kazan (Russia), Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia), Benetton Bwin (Italy) and Cajasol Sevill > read more

Serbian Super league, week 8

Published on 2011-04-15 03:22:00

Today at 18.00 CET, Crvena Zvezda and Radnicki will play "game of the week" of week 8 of Serbian Super league. Here is the schedule of week 8: Crvena Zvezda - Radnicki 18.00 CET FMP - OKK Beograd 18.00 CET, April 16 Hemofarm Stada - Meg > read more

Dejan Parezanin resigns

Published on 2011-04-13 06:14:00

Bosna is a Champion of Europe!!! What a game, what a celebration, fantastic results for Basketball club Bosna. And then I woke up. Actually, at April 4, 1979 BC Bosna Sarajevo really won European title in Grenoble, at front of 12.000 spectators. Tha > read more

Partizan beat Hemofarm in Vrsac

Published on 2011-04-12 16:27:00

Partizan mt:s beat Hemofarm in Vrsac 90:76. By quarters, 28:15, 26:20, 16:20, 21:20. Very good and interesting match, nervous at moments. Partizan mt:s won this game because of better 2 and 3 pts percentage and very good rebounding. On the other si > read more

Serbian Super league, week 7

Published on 2011-04-12 02:33:00

Today starts week 7 of Serbian super league. The most interesting game will be played in Vrsac, Hemofarm Stada will host Partizan mt:s. Hemofarm respect opponent but at same time they believe in own potential and hope so for new win in Super league. > read more

Lietuvos Rytas fired Trifunovic Aleksandar

Published on 2011-04-11 09:13:00

One of my favorite Serbian coaches, Aleksandar Trifunovic has been fired by Lietuvos Rytas. Reason of this is a lost from VEF Riga in BBL semifinal game. Also not so good results in domestic championship in last few games. Hmm, when Trifunovic came > read more

Ivkovic, to be or not to be

Published on 2011-04-11 02:29:00

One of the most interesting stories these days in Serbian media is, will Dusan Ivkovic remain as a Head coach of Serbia national team. As you probably know, Ivkovic said that he will not coach Serbia NT anymore because of some dues from Serbian Bask > read more

Simplicity of modern basketball

Published on 2011-04-10 12:14:00

I was watching several Basketball games in last 2-3 days and really enjoyed. There were mix of European and NBA, NCAA Basketball games. From European basketball, I saw very interesting game from Spanish ACB league when Real beat Barcelona. Then, gam > read more

Croatian League, Cedevita defeated Zagreb

Published on 2011-04-09 15:33:00

This time I will write a little bit about Croatian Basketball league. I was just watching game Zagreb against Cedevita. God Bless Satellite TV. Cedevita defeated Zagreb 97:93. Cedevita Coach Aco Petrovic who was named "Coach of the year" > read more

Jan Vesely on 2011 Draft

Published on 2011-04-09 03:38:00

It seems that it is obvious now that Jan Vesely from Partizan mt:s Belgrade will enter 2011 NBA Draft. This young Czech is one of the most interesting young players around the world. All we remember his attractive dunks on many many games. His temp > read more

Crvena Zvezda beat FMP

Published on 2011-04-08 13:19:00

In first game of week 6 in Serbian Super league Crvena Zvezda beat FMP in Pionir sport hall. Final results 90:79, by quarters 21:23, 20:25, 25:9, 24:22. We saw interesting game today in Belgrade with two very different half-time. In first half-time > read more

Serbian Super league, week 6

Published on 2011-04-08 10:31:00

Today starts week 6 of Serbian Super league. Today at 18.00 CET Crvena Zvezda will host FMP. This is the most interesting game of this week. Red and whites will try to win and score second win in Super league same as FMP. Sasa Nikitovic, Head coac > read more

Pesic sad but proud

Published on 2011-04-08 06:26:00

Day after his team Valencia Power Electronics lost game 5 in Euroleague Playoffs against Real Madrid, coach Svetislav Pesic said that he is very sad but proud of his players. "We didn't played good defense and have allowed the opponent to gets > read more

Real Madrid on Final Four

Published on 2011-04-07 15:48:00

Real Madrid beat Power Electronics Valencia and qualified on Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2010/2011 Final Four. In interesting and exciting game, Real Madrid won against Valencia in Madrid in crowded Caja Magica Arena. Final results 66:58. By quarte > read more

Real Madrid or Valencia?

Published on 2011-04-06 16:07:00

It is less than 24 hours before we will find out who will join Maccabi Electra, Montepaschi Siena and Panathinaikos in Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2010/2011 Final Four. Real Madrid or Valencia? Emanuele Molin or Svetislav Pesic? Novica Velickovic or > read more

Euroleague Final Four schedule

Published on 2011-04-06 12:16:00

Today, Turkish Airlines Euroleague announces final schedule for 2010/2011 Final Four. As you probably know Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv sent a letter to Euroleague and stated they will not play Final game if they qualify if Euroleague not change schedul > read more

Aco Petrovic coach of the year

Published on 2011-04-06 04:30:00

Aleksandar Aco Petrovic, Head coach of Cedevita Zagreb, named as a "Coach of the year" in Eurocup. Hoops Universe would like to congratulate to Coach Petrovic, because we really believe that Aco deserves this honor. Cedevita Zagreb just q > read more

Partizan destroyed Crvena Zvezda

Published on 2011-04-05 13:31:00

Partizan destroyed Crvena Zvezda. Or, maybe it is better to say demolished, humiliated, etc... Black and whites won against Red and whites with 118:77!!! By quarters (27:21, 35:10, 37:28, 17:15). Yesterday I wrote that it should be game of the week > read more

Serbian Super league, week 5

Published on 2011-04-04 14:19:00

Serbian Super league week 5 starts tomorrow. Games will be played tomorrow, Tuesday April 5 and Wednesday April 6. Here is the schedule: Partizan mt:s - Crvena Zvezda, April 5, 18.00 CET Metalac - FMP, April 5, 19.30 CET Mega Vizura - OKK Beograd > read more

First win for Crvena Zvezda

Published on 2011-04-03 10:16:00

Crvena Zvezda Belgrade won against Metalac Valjevo. This is first win for Red and whites in Serbian Super league. After a lot of turbulences in last few weeks, hard financial situation, firing Head coach Uvalin, after all foreign players left club, > read more

Maccabi will play F4 final

Published on 2011-04-03 09:50:00

Of course if they qualify from semifinal. Couple of days ago, we heard rumors that there is an option that Maccabi Electra will refuse to play Final (if they qualify) if Euroleague don't change schedule for Final. The problem is the Day of Remembra > read more

FMP beat Hemofarm Stada

Published on 2011-04-01 13:44:00

Just short update about Serbian Super league, week 4. FMP beat Hemofarm Stada in Zeleznik 99:86. Once again, it is proven if you underestimate your opponents you will have a big problem. FMP, until today had 3:0 in Super league, and Hemofarm Stada > read more

Serbian Super league, week 4

Published on 2011-04-01 05:32:00

Today and tomorrow continues Serbian Super league. Today at 18.00 CET FMP will host Hemofarm Stada in Zeleznik. Tomorrow, April 2, OKK Beograd will host Partizan mt:s, Radnicki Kragujevac will host Mega Vizura and Crvena Zvezda will host Metalac. G > read more

F4 in Barcelona, without Barcelona

Published on 2011-04-01 03:25:00

I must say, "I love this game". I am very happy because we will not watch Regal Barcelona in Final 4 in Barcelona, May 6-8. I am especially glad because of our Serbian Coach, Zeljko Obradovic who beat Regal Barcelona last night in crowded > read more

Maccabi, Panathinaikos and Siena on Final 4

Published on 2011-03-31 16:31:00

After Game 4, we already have three teams who will compete at Final four in Barcelona, May 6-8. Maccabi Electra, Panathinaikos and Montepaschi Siena qualified to Final 4. Real Madrid and Power Electronics Valencia will play game 5 to decide which te > read more

Eurocup Quarterfinals Game 2 results

Published on 2011-03-31 03:49:00

Last night Game 2 of Eurocup Quarterfinals were played. Now we know all 4 teams who will compete in Eurocup Final 4 in Treviso, Italy, April 16-17. NLB league contestant, Cedevita Zagreb qualified for the EuroCup Final 4 in Treviso. Italy to play wi > read more

Euroleague Playoffs Game 4

Published on 2011-03-31 03:30:00

Who will qualify to Final four after Game 4? Huuh, tough question, and if you ask me, I must say that I am not that good in predictions. I predicted that Olympiacos will easily qualify but as we can see, Siena have a great chance to beat Olympiacos > read more

Euroleague Playoffs Game 3 resume

Published on 2011-03-30 12:15:00

Even I still believe that Olympiacos is much better team than Montepaschi Siena, Siena won last night and demonstrated good team spirit. Marko Jaric did a great job and he is co-MVP of Game 3 together with D'or Fisher. I must admit that I am disapp > read more

Amazing Basketball shots

Published on 2011-03-29 03:32:00

Relatively anonymous Milwaukee Bucks basketball player Jon Brockman, which has not a significant role in the team decided to shoot video clip and to demonstrate his basketball skills. Power Forward of Milwaukee Bucks averaged 11 minutes per game and > read more

Importance of triple threat position

Published on 2011-03-29 02:55:00

By Dejan Rodic All coaches agree about the importance of the triple threat position, especially in the younger categories (picture 1 and picture 1 from the side). From this position we can decide to take a shot (picture 2), to pass (picture 3) or > read more

Euroleague Playoffs, game 3

Published on 2011-03-28 12:02:00

Whole World of Basketball is very impatient to watch Euroleague Playoffs game 3. Competitions continue tomorrow and here is the schedule: Montepaschi Siena vs. Olympiacos - 20:00 CET Power E. Valencia vs. Real Madrid - 20:45 CET Panathinaikos vs. > read more

Partizan beat FMP in Zeleznik

Published on 2011-03-27 14:01:00

BC Partizan mt:s Belgrade stays perfect after week 2 in Serbian Super league. They beat FMP Zeleznik 76:67 by quarters 20:20, 8:17, 22:19, 17:20. Those two teams played also in Final of Serbian national kup known as "Radivoj Korac's Cup" a > read more

Serbian Super league, week 2

Published on 2011-03-26 04:04:00

Week 2 of Serbian Super league starts today Saturday, March 26 with 3 games and one game tomorrow Sunday, March 27. Schedule: FMP - Partizan mt:s 18.00 CET Crvena Zvezda - Hemofarm Stada 19.00 CET Metalac - Mega Vizura 19.30 CET Radnicki - OKK B > read more

I want to be a coach

Published on 2011-03-25 12:52:00

"Mum, I wanna be a coach!". This could be the title of new children's movie. But in last several days or better say weeks in Serbian media one story looks like this. One of ex Red Star players, Milan Gurovic offering himself through media > read more

Euroleague Playoffs, Game 2, top 5

Published on 2011-03-25 04:24:00

Honestly, still can't believe that Olympiacos played so bad last night and lost against Siena. Once again, congrats to Siena and great game last night but I still believe that Olympiacos have much better team. Hopefully, Ivkovic will fix all problem > read more

Should I bet on Basketball?

Published on 2011-03-24 17:33:00

First of all I would like to apologize and congratulate to Montepashi Siena, to players and coach for wonderful game tonight. I said that Siena has no chance anymore in this match-up and I obviously underestimated Siena guys. Same as Olympiacos did. > read more

Euroleague Playoffs, Game 2

Published on 2011-03-24 11:23:00

Just 48 hours after Game 1, Game 2 of Turkish Airlines Euroleague is on its way. Since all visitors lost in game 1, they will seek to turn around the situation starting with Caja Laboral vs. Maccabi Electra at 20.30 CET. At 20.45 CET Real Madrid wi > read more

Eurocup quarterfinals, game 1

Published on 2011-03-24 03:24:00

Yesterday, March 23, 2011 started Eurocup quarterfinals. Here are the results: Cedevita - Asefa Estudiantes 90:81 BG Goettingen - Benetton Bwin 66:66 Cajasol Sevilla - Budivelnik 67:49 Pepsi Caserta - Unics Kazan 84:90 Next game will decide whi > read more

What a shame for Siena

Published on 2011-03-23 04:12:00

What to say except "what a shame for Montepaschi Siena"? Just can't remember that any Euroleague team played so bad especially in this phase of competition. First quarter result: 24:4, after second quarter: 47:9. Siena without Bo McCalebb > read more

Philadelphia 76ers Succeed

Published on 2011-03-23 03:55:00

By Aaron Golden After trailing the Knicks in the playoff rankings for virtually the whole season, the 76ers finally became the 6th seed. The 76ers have shown great potential through the duration of the season and could be a formidable team come pla > read more

Euroleague playoffs start today

Published on 2011-03-22 03:58:00

It seems that Euroleague never been so interesting. Today playoffs start and we can expect more excitements in next few weeks. Eight teams, eight power houses, all of them wants to qualify to Final 4 in Barcelona and fight for Euroleague title. Ton > read more

Coach K's 900th win

Published on 2011-03-21 11:43:00

I believe that all of you know that last night Duke beat Michigan and qualified to Sweet 16. Congratulations. Congratulations to coach Mike Krzyzewski for his 900th win. BUT, congrats to Coach K ONLY for his 900th win. Why I am saying this? I must > read more

A Corrupt Bargain

Published on 2011-03-20 11:02:00

By Dhruv Ohri Once a team feels that they have no chance of making the playoffs, a difficult decision comes their way. In the NBA the team that finishes with the worst record has the highest chance of claiming the number one lottery pick in the draf > read more

35 seconds shot clock

Published on 2011-03-20 09:42:00

Isn't that stupid? Just don't understand why 35 seconds? It slows game so much. If you guys watch NCAA basketball, and thanks God there are so many NCAA basketball games these days (March Madness), you will easily realize that most of the teams uses > read more

Denver’s Dominance

Published on 2011-03-19 10:34:00

By Dhruv Ohri Since the Melo trade took place, not much was expected of the Denver Nuggets. People thought that Denver would surely fall out of the playoff race and lose their established dominance in the West. Dever has shocked all of those critics > read more

Thank you James Naismith

Published on 2011-03-18 17:04:00

I am just sitting at home and watching March Madness on TV. One thing just came to my mind: "Thank you Mr. James Naismith!". Thank you, for invention of this the most beautiful sport in the world. Sport, which make all fans around the worl > read more

Crvena Zvezda fires coach Uvalin

Published on 2011-03-18 11:30:00

Another one shame in BC Crvena Zvezda, Belgrade. Today, club fires Head coach Mihajlo Uvalin. After all struggling during this really hard season for red and whites they finished at 13th place in Adriatic league and got chance to play in Adriatic le > read more

How To Condition Your Players For Rebounding

Published on 2011-03-18 10:24:00

When it comes to basketball rebounding, more often than not it’s the relentless players who get the ball the most. After all, rebounds usually don’t come straight at a player, and they’re not always caught the first time. So, the players who k > read more

Keep It Up Deron

Published on 2011-03-18 04:14:00

By Dhruv Ohri D-will has been playing phenomenally as of late as a New Jersey Net. Although his scoring numbers have decreased significantly, Deron is racking up over 13 assists per games as a Net and benefitting the team greatly. The Nets have enjo > read more

Playoff analysis: Barcelona vs. Panathinaikos

Published on 2011-03-18 04:09:00

The last two Euroleague champions will clash head to head in the Quarterfinal Playoffs for one ticket to the 2011 Euroleague Basketball Final Four. Defending champ Regal FC Barcelona marches into the playoffs as the only team to go undefeated in the > read more

Playoff Series: Laboral vs. Maccabi

Published on 2011-03-17 04:29:00

The two highest-scoring Turkish Airlines Euroleague teams this season, Caja Laboral of Spain and Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv of Israel, promise a lot more than points when their Quarterfinal Playoffs series begins Tuesday. These teams know each other we > read more

March Madness Bracketology

Published on 2011-03-17 03:21:00

By Aaron Golden The competitive eastern region is going to be interesting. 1st Seed- For the most part, Ohio State should come out triumphant in this eastern region. Ohio is a great all around team. Jared Sullinger can do damage down low, Diebler > read more

March Madness Bracketology Southern Region

Published on 2011-03-16 16:41:00

By Dhruv Ohri Southwest Region The southwest is one of the most interesting divisions in 2011 March Madness. Kansas is the obvious frontrunner with a well balanced offense as well as defense and an authoratative presence down low in Thomas Robinso > read more

Djekic, Mitrovic in Mega Vizura

Published on 2011-03-16 16:01:00

More changes in BC Partizan mt:s Belgrade. As we already posted that Jaka Klobucar will leave club and join BC Olimpija Ljubljana more news have arrived. Branislav Djekic who didn't play much in this season (only coach Jovanovic knows why) will be s > read more

Rimas Kurtinaitis new Khimki coach

Published on 2011-03-16 05:46:00

BC Khimki and a well-known Lithuanian specialist Rimas Kurtinaitis signed an agreement to the end of the 2010/11 season, with a possible prolongation for another year. The new coach will join the team in Tallinn, where the yellow-blue will go on Tues > read more

Jaka Klobucar back to Olimpija

Published on 2011-03-16 04:24:00

According to Serbian media, Jaka Klobucar is about to move back to Olimpija Ljubljana where he has played last season before signing with the Serbian powerhouse. Young Klobucar came this summer to BC Partizan Belgrade and everybody expected much muc > read more

Euroleague Playoff analysis: Olympiacos vs. Siena

Published on 2011-03-16 04:09:00

Two of the Euroleague’s strongest teams over the past decade will lock horns for a single Final Four spot when Greek powerhouse Olympiacos goes against perennial Italian League champion Montepaschi Siena in their best-of-five Quarterfinal Playoffs > read more

Buducnost qualified to Final 4

Published on 2011-03-15 16:52:00

Buducnost m:tel qualified for last spot in Adriatic NLB league final 4. They beat Nymburk tonight in Podgorica with 102 : 91. Best scorers in BC Buducnost: Marko Simonovic 23, Vladimir Dragicevic 22, Bojan Dubljevic 18. Great success for team from > read more

FIBA say yes to Great Britain National teams

Published on 2011-03-15 14:39:00

March 13th was a Day-D for Great Britain's Basketball. Both men's and women's Great Britain’s national teams will compete in the next Summer Olympic Games on Basketball Tournament at the 2012 London, after FIBA granted them automatic places. The de > read more

How to Build Aggression For Great Rebounding

Published on 2011-03-15 11:26:00

It’s a well known fact that aggressive players get rebounds. After all, how many times have you watched a long rebound where most of the players eyed the ball, but only one player actually pursued it? Most of the time, it all comes down to who wa > read more

Euroleague, Playoff Series breakdown: Real Madrid vs. Power Electronics Valencia

Published on 2011-03-15 05:13:00

A Quarterfinal Playoffs test between two teams that know each other well promises to produce great basketball and excitement as Real Madrid and Power Electronics Valencia duel for a ticket to the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four in nearby Barce > read more

Euroleague Basketball

Published on 2011-03-14 11:11:00

Today we will present you Turkish Airlines Euroleague, the best and the most interesting basketball competition in Europe. Euroleague Basketball, known for sponsorship reasons as Turkish Airlines Euroleague, and commonly known simply as the Euroleag > read more

Adriatic League, Regular Season, Game 26

Published on 2011-03-14 05:07:00

Tuesday March 15 and Wednesday March 16 are dates for last week of Adriatic NLB league. At this moment 3 teams are already qualified for Adriatic NLB league Final 4 which will be played at Stozice Arena in Ljubljana, Slovenia from April 19. - 21. Pa > read more

Adriatic League, Regular Season, Game 25: March 11-13, 2011

Published on 2011-03-13 13:58:00

Partizan shot up to first place in the Adriatic League standings by overtaking previous leader Krka with a road win. Both teams now have 17-8 records, but the defending champs are in first place due to a tiebreaker. Union Olimpija missed a chance to > read more

Race to The 8th Seed in The East

Published on 2011-03-13 08:56:00

By Dhruv Ohri The 8th seed in the East this season is hotly contested by three main team looking to battle it out until the very end. Charlotte, Indiana and Milwaukee are all looking to secure the 8th spot to qualify for the playoffs. Although India > read more

Ahead To The Future

Published on 2011-03-13 03:56:00

By Dhruv Ohri The future of basketball is uncertain as of this point because the current audience is not focused on tomorrow but now. The teams that have the potential to win titles in the future are disregarded and labeled as failures and busts by > read more

Bosh fires Heat to victory over Lakers

Published on 2011-03-11 07:40:00

Chris Bosh stepped up to help the star-studded Miami Heat snap a five-game losing streak with a 94-88 win over the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Bosh, who had complained about his limited role in the team's offense > read more

Adriatic NLB league, week 25

Published on 2011-03-11 04:59:00

Games of Adriatic NLB league week 25 will be played through 3 days, starting today, Friday 11, with match CEZ Nymburk - Zagreb CO at 18.00 CET, Here is the full schedule of week 25: Cibona : Budućnost m:tel  Saturday, 12.03.2011. 17:00  CET Kr > read more

Adriatic NLB league, Krka, Union Olimpija and Partizan qualified for the F4

Published on 2011-03-11 04:57:00

First it was Krka, Union Olimpija followed it on Tuesday and a day later the third club was known Partizan m:ts. The three clubs mentioned already guaranteed a spot at the 10th NLB League Final Four Tournament, which will be held in Ljubljana between > read more

History in the Making: Guy Dupuy Rider Over a Car

Published on 2011-03-11 03:51:00

Watch Guy Dupuy's amazing dunk over a car, the way it should be! Dupuy, who made the dunk in Poland some days ago, dedicated his dunk to Blake Griffin and promised an even better dunk soon, this time in Romania. Hell yeah!!! What to say more guys. > read more

Maccabi president Mizrahi awarded Israel Prize

Published on 2011-03-11 03:44:00

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv president Shimon Mizrahi was named among the 2011 recipients of the Israel Prize, the country’s most prestigious award given annually on Israel’s Independence Day. Israel’s Minister of Education Gideon Sa’ar announced > read more